About the role
Director, Legal & Business Affairs and Research at Athletes First %HEADER_COMPANY_WEBSITE% %HEADER_EMPLOYEES% Director, Legal & Business Affairs and Research Gainesville, FL %LABEL_POSITION_TYPE_FULL_TIME% $120k - $160k %BREADCRUMB_JOB_OPENINGS% Director, Legal & Business Affairs and Research %BUTTON_APPLY_TO_POSITION% %BUTTON_APPLY_USING_INDEED% %BUTTON_APPLY_USING_LINKED_IN% Reports To: Chief Legal Officer Location: A1 Office – Gainesville, FL Direct Reports: N/A Salary / FLSA: $120,000-160,000, Exempt About Athletes First Athletes First is a full-service athlete management firm that has been representing elite NFL players since its inception in 2001. Based in Southern California, with satellite offices in New York City, NY, Gainesville, FL, and Atlanta, GA. Athletes First is a staple in the sports representation business. Over the years, we've created a culture built around the two key components of our industry: exude extreme power while remaining intimately personal. Our mission is simple: Do the right things, with the right people, for the right reasons. Role Overview Athletes First is seeking a driven and detail-oriented attorney with strong analytical skills and a genuine passion for sports. In this role, you will work closely with Athletes First's Coaches and Executive department and Chief Legal Officer to support a wide range of legal and strategic initiatives. Core
responsibilities include assisting with coaching and front office contract negotiations, building and maintaining a comprehensive database of contract terms - both financial and non-financial - to track market trends and identify new ways to deliver value for our clients. You will also play an active role in client recruiting efforts, interview preparation, and the development of pitch decks, as well as contribute to broader department projects and initiatives as they arise. Key
Responsibilities & Duties Negotiate contractual terms on behalf of our agents in connection with coaching and executive client contracts Conduct in-depth employment contract research and analysis across the NFL, NCAA, and other sports verticals to identify trends, benchmark terms, and develop best practices Perform client and industry research and data analysis to inform deal strategy and support agent decision-making Develop tailored, client-specific materials to support agents' recruiting efforts and advance clients' careers Draft and negotiate client representation agreements Assist with dispute resolution efforts as needed